Hong Kong

15 Best Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tours

Lantau Island trips bundle the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, the Big Buddha, and usually Tai O fishing village; these are the ones I rate. The Buddha sits at the top of 268 steps, so wear real shoes. Glass-floored cabins book out days ahead in peak season.

3.Lantau Island Day Trip – Landmarks Visit

Navigate through the rich tapestry of Lantau Island's ancient wonders and modern marvels, uncovering hidden gems that hold the key to its intriguing secrets.

“Thank you Linda! Linda was an amazing guide. The tour is excellent and well worth the money. Unfortunately this time we missed the dolphins but it is the luck of the draw! I had a great time nonetheless and highly recommend this tour to everyone.…”

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4.Hong Kong: Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Tai O & Big Buddha Tour

Discover Hong Kong’s culture with a guided tour including Ngong Ping Cable Car, Big Buddha, and Tai O Fishing Village—an authentic day out with stunning views.

★ 4.7

“Took the cable cart up and jumped the queue due to the your ticket. Hard to find the information centre meeting point. Not well displayed and not even on any of the official “info maps”. I was directed by someone that works there to another…”

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6.Hong Kong: Tai O, Ngong Ping 360, & Big Buddha Heritage Tour

Get ready to delve into the rich history and culture of Hong Kong with the 'Hong Kong: Tai O, Ngong Ping 360, & Big Buddha Heritage Tour' - an experience that will transport you through time and leave you craving for more.

★ 4.5

“You need to take the cable car by yourself, because actually the meeting point is on the top; I suggest you the crystal cabin, it’s really suggestive! It was a lovely experience, we started with a taste of tea, then we reached a fishermen village…”

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7.Big Buddha: Walk With Skip-The-Line NP360 Cable Car

Journey into the heart of enlightenment with the Big Buddha tour—skip the line, savor a meal, and discover hidden secrets.

“the tour was wonderful! Guide “yiu cho” was extremely patient and kind throughout the tour, explaining the history of the city and also curious details of the local culture. I highly recommend this tour! The most interesting thing was the details about religion and culture!”

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11.Hong Kong: Lantau & Ngong Ping 360 Buddha Tour w/Transfers

Discover the highlights of Lantau with this seamless tour featuring fast-track cable cars, the Big Buddha, and hotel transfers—perfect for a hassle-free visit.

★ 5.0

“This was an excellent tour. Our guide was friendly and informative, we learned a lot. The cable car trip is great and the religious sites and moving and interesting. Highly recommended.”

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12.Hong Kong: Lantau, Big Buddha & Tai O Tour w/Private Coach

Discover Hong Kong's Lantau Island with this guided tour featuring the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Tai O Village, and optional cable car ride—perfect for cultural and scenic enthusiasts.

★ 4.8

“Perfetta, Moon è una guida esperta e ti aiuta molto a capire la cultura locale, posso affermare che in 70 paesi che ho visitato lei sia stata tra le migliori guide che io abbia mai avuto, coinvolgente e non noiosa, ho imparato qualcosa ammirando le…”

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14.Lantau Island Big Buddha Private Tour by Vehicle & Cable Car

Discover Hong Kong's spiritual and cultural gems on a private Lantau Island tour featuring the Big Buddha, Tai O Village, and scenic cable car rides—luxury, flexibility, and expert insights included.

★ 5.0

“We had an outstanding experience on the Lantau Island private tour with Malik. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and smooth. Malik was extremely professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about Lantau Island, the Big Buddha, and local culture. The private setup…”

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15.Hong Kong: Lantau Island & Tai O Cruise, Skip The Line Cable Car

Discover Lantau Island and Tai O with this full-day tour featuring skip-the-line cable cars, traditional fishing villages, and stunning views—perfect for culture and scenery lovers.

★ 3.5

“The trip was very good, however there was two different groups on the trip, we were together for some things then split into two groups one was taken back to city centre the other had to find their own way back, if you are not…”

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